ArticleBMC health services research2026
Association between diabetic patients' satisfaction with local medical services and experiences of unmet healthcare needs.
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backgroundUnmet healthcare needs reflect timely access to medical care perceived to be required by an individual. This study investigated the association between the unmet healthcare needs and satisfaction with local medical services in patients with diabetes.
methodsData from the 2023 Korea Community Health Survey were used. Descriptive statistics were measured using a chi-squared test. The association between the likelihood of unmet healthcare needs and patient satisfaction with local medical services was analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression analysis.
resultsOf the 23,822 participants diagnosed with diabetes, 1,141 (4.7%) reported unmet healthcare needs. A total of 18,198 (80.6%) individuals were satisfied with local medical services. Compared to those satisfied with local medical services, those unsatisfied were more likely to experience unmet needs (OR 1.65, 95% CI 1.41–1.94).
conclusionsUnmet healthcare needs were associated with patient satisfaction with local medical services. This suggests the importance of addressing this association, considering its potential correlation with health outcomes and disease burden.
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